Gold Chef

1055 S Arizona Ave, Chandler 85286

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-76644

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jul 15, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent by email.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed build up of dust on the ceiling near the vent. Discussed cleaning routinely to prevent build up. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Apr 16, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent by email.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed rice scoops being stored in a container of water. PIC moved scoops to be washed at the time of inspection and set out a new pair in a dry container. Between use, utensils shall be stored in water at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above or stored dry. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

2025

Oct 29, 2025Routine2 priority1 coreall corrected on siteC°

report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

observed pans of cooked shrimp and pork in the cookline tray. temperatures indicating 109 deg f for the cooked shrimp, and 57 for the cooked pork. per manager cooked daily in the morning. suggested to place cooling tcs food on flat trays and utilize the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling to reach 41 deg f . manager removed food pans. 2 tier cooling guidance document reviewed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

observed wet wiping cloth placed atop cutting boards and food prep. counters. discussed using a designated sanitizer bucket solution for the wet wiping cloth. manager removed all wet towels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.11

Inspector's notes

observed at the facility mop basin water fixture, garden hose, with a sprayer all connected to the mop faucet. discussed with manager regarding the hazard. manager disconnected hose. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law

Jun 26, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.There were no violations noted. Report was emailed.

Mar 6, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Noted some food products stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Please store foods 6" off floor. 3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Noted some water leaking onto floor from bottom of dishwasher. Repair. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2024

Nov 8, 2024Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Noted some food containers on floor in walk-in freezer. Please keep food items stored 6" off floor. 3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

Jul 22, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Noted frayed wiping cloth used to cover egg roll filling. Use food grade linens or moist paper towel to cover this. Cloth was removed. 3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

Jan 26, 2024Routine3 coreA

This establishment received an A grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report was emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Andrew Liu

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises---Some food products on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Please keep food products stored 6" off floor. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage---Knives stored between Reach-in coolers. Do not store knives in gap between coolers because it is not always cleaned. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions---Some cleaning needed around prep and storage areas. Wipe down equipment as needed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Oct 13, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program and received 0 priority and 0 priority foundation violations. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report was emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Andrew Liu

Jul 20, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent via email • The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Andrew

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces...... Observed dishwasher in use not dispensing chlorine sanitizer (0PPM). Notified owner and had staff troubleshoot the dishwasher. Proper sanitizer concentration was fixed and observed at 100PPM during time of inspection. Ensure chlorine sanitizer is maintained at 50-100PPM in dishwasher at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →